mid-13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from Old French presumcion (12c., Modern French présomption) and directly from Late Latin praesumptionem (nominative praesumptio) "confidence, audacity," in classical Latin, "a taking for granted, anticipation," noun of action from past participle stem of praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sumere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c. 1300. Presumptuous preserves the older sense.
双语例句
1. There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
一般人都以为医生最了解情况。
来自《权威词典》
2. The presumption is that he had lost his way.
推想起来,他当时是迷了路.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. I don't think that's a false presumption.
我认为那并不是错误的推测.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They may be hoping to invert the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty.
